Westport’s Cross Highway at Hockanum Road was one of the roadways covered by floodwaters today as heavy rains hit the area. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
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Icy Saugatuck Sunset
Sunset as seen over the icy Saugatuck River in Westport’s center. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com
Finally Moving the Boat
Work began today on removing a boat washed ashore off Harbor Road during a September storm. Owner Ed Train of Weston was on hand to supervise. Workers will resume the process during low tide on Wednesday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Happy 101st Lee Greenberg
Longtime Westporter Lee Greenberg celebrated her 101st birthday today during the weekly Westport Rotary Club meeting with a surprise birthday cake. Family members were on hand to help celebrate. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
The Blood Moon Phase
The so-called Blood Moon phase to the total lunar eclipse seen from Westport tonight. Blood Moon is not a scientific term, though in recent times it is being widely used to refer to a total lunar eclipse because a fully eclipsed moon often takes on a reddish color. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Mark Molesworth for WestportNow.com
Fiery Merritt Crash Injures Four
UPDATE A fiery crash on the Merritt Parkway just north of the North Avenue overpass northbound in Westport late today sent four persons to hospitals. Two vehicles were involved. Westport Assistant Chief Philip Hessberger said it was determined that one vehicle crossed the divider and collided with an oncoming car causing the second vehicle to catch on fire. All occupants were removed from the vehicles by good Samaritans and their injuries appeared non-life threatening, he said. EMS and fire personnel can be seen tending to one or more of the injured at the upper right. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Gordon Joseloff for WestportNow.com
On the Bus to Hartford
Several dozen Westporters took a bus today sponsored by DefenDemocracy to a Hartford protest on the second anniversary of the Trump inauguration. The Hartford march is one of hundreds of sister marches planned across the globe.(CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
Ribbon Cutting Opens 1177 Post Road East
There was an official ribbon cutting today for 1177 Post Road East, the 94-unit apartment complex, built under the 8-30g affordable housing statute. First Selectman Jim Marpe was joined by other town officials, the building developers, Phil Craft, Steve Lawrence, and Arthur Hersh, and Matthew Mandell of the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce. With this complex, Westport has now applied to the state for a four-year moratorium, giving relief from the 8-30g statute for all new such applications. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
Tribute to Tommy
A customer has posted a tribute to Tom G. Ghianuly, the 60-year proprietor of the Compo Barber Shop, 387 Post Road East, on the shop’s window. Ghianuly died Jan. 7 at his Bridgeport home at age 83. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo
The Newbie and the Vet
Freshman state Sen. Will Haskell and veteran five-term state Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, both Westporters, got together in the House chamber today as they were both sworn into office. Said Haskell: “I was nervous walking into the Senate for the first time — for me it all feels very real today.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) John Hartwell for WestportNow.com
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